English PhD
University of SussexBrighton · IELTS 7.0
GBP 23,500Per year
Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time
English MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published works
University of NorthamptonNorthampton, United Kingdom
- Level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- MPhil: Full time 12 months - 3 years, Part time 30 months - 5 years PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
- IELTS
- 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5
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Overview
If you have a bachelor’s degree or Masters in English, a humanities topic, or a related field, this English MPhil, PhD, or PhD by Published Works programme is an ideal way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. A successful defence of your final thesis will provide you the highest accreditation that any UK institution can bestow, as well as a good opportunity to progress into a wide range of areas such as taking up roles in teaching and the media. Visit our Centre for Cultural and Literary Studies to learn more about our ongoing research initiatives. Apply by 1 August for our October intake and 11 December for our March intake.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 · or above |
|---|
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5 |
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IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component including writing. We will also consider equivalent English language qualifications.
Fees
International students: £16,850
Start dates
October 2026 / March 2026
Application deadline
No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.
Campus
- Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom
Entry requirements for your country
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Scholarships at University of Northampton
4 for this level- Alumni PGCE Bursary Award£500.00 (US$ 646)
- Chevening Scholarships
- Sir John Lowther Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3
- The Chancellor's Fund£50.00 (US$ 65) - £750.00 (US$ 969)
Plan your first year
Change the figures to your ownTuitionGBP 16,850
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in total
The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.
After your offer
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Your offer
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- 2
Accept and pay the deposit
You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.
- 3
Your CAS
The university issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the number your visa application needs. We help you get it.
- 4
Your Student visa
You apply with your CAS and show GBP 27,389 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.
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